In Pursuit of Civility by Jen Turano: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

LESSON TWO: Become headmistress and expect to find yourself partnering with an attractive inventor to search for treasure.

Annaliese Merriweather has been appointed the temporary headmistress of the Merriweather Academy for Young Ladies while her sister is on her honeymoon, but she doesn't feel cut out for the role. Especially after she loses two of her most troublesome students during an outing to a county fair and has to recruit the help of Seth McCormick, an eccentric inventor, to retrieve them.

Soon after, one of those mischievous students disappears again, intent on pursuing a pirate map. Together, Annaliese and Seth set out to find her, accompanied by a menagerie of Annaliese's rescued animal companions. As they stumble from one chaotic situation to the next, sparks fly between Annaliese and Seth. Somehow, they'll need to outwit dangerous individuals also intent on seeking the treasure and bring everyone back in one piece--all while deciphering what their hearts desire.

With witty characters and humorous banter, Jen Turano takes readers on a lively tale of hijinks, humor, treasure hunting, and forced proximity in her latest historical rom-com set in Chicago at a finishing school during the Gilded Age.

The Author

Named one of the funniest voices in inspirational romance by Booklist, Jen Turano is a USA Today bestselling author, known for penning quirky historical romances set in the Gilded Age. Her books have earned Publishers Weekly and Booklist starred reviews, top picks from Romantic Times, and praise from Library Journal. She's been a finalist twice for the RT Reviewers' Choice Awards and had two of her books listed in the top 100 romances of the past decade from Booklist. She and her family live outside of Ormond Beach, Florida. Readers can find her on Facebook and Instagram, and at JenTurano.com.

Book Review

Whenever anyone asks for a Christian author that will make them laugh, Jen Turano is always one of the very first names that comes to mind. Each time I pick up on of her books, I know I am in for headstrong female characters, laugh out loud hijinks, and of course, some swoon worthy romance mixed in as well. This one was no exception... and this time we have some young students and a variety of animals added to the mix for even more fun. Anneliese and Seth's story kept me intrigued right through to the very end... quirky characters, laugh out loud moments and a fantastic Gilded Age setting... there was a lot to enjoy about this one, and I certainly did just that. If you enjoy Christian historical romance that will keep you laughing, this is one not to be missed. 

In Pursuit of Civility is the second book in the Merriweather Academy for Young Ladies. While I would also recommend book one, I do think this could be enjoyed as a standalone as well. 


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